Bremen Things To Do

Old quarter "Schnoor"

The Schnoor is an old quarter in the eastern part of the city center. Over centuries the home for fishermen, craftsmen and traders it is nowadays a place where you find fancy shops, nice restaurants and lovely backstreets.

Stroll along the well restored old houses and enjoy the special atmosphere of this historic district.

Directions: easternmost part of the old city center

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	The city hall Tip Rating:

Updated By Bernd_L

on October 29, 2004

Bremens city hall

This architectural jewel with it's rich renaissance front hosts the Bremen city hall. The city is applying for recognition of this building as a UNESCO world heritage site. It can be visited, but only with a guide because the building is still used as office of the cities administration.

Phone: +49 (0)18 05 - 10 10 30

Directions: In the very center of the city - at marketplace

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Updated By Bernd_L

on October 29, 2004

Roland

This statue on the market place is called 'Roland'. It is the main landmark of Bremen and symbolizes the liberty of the Bremen citizens. People believe that the liberty of Bremen will be in danger if Roland will be destroyed. Therefore they take care of him and even put him into a safety box during World War II.

Built in the year 1404 this guy is celebrating his 600th birthday this year. Looks pretty handsome for this age.

Directions: On marketplace - opposite of city hall

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on October 29, 2004

Boettcherstrasse

This street is a work of art. It represents the typical brick architecture of the northern states of Germany and hosts museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants. Halfway down the street you'll find a small square. Three times a day (noon, 3 pm and 6 pm) you can listen there to a carillon. At the same time you can see the portraits of famous men who crossed the Atlantik ocean (i.e. Columbus and Lindbergh) on a rotating panel on the wall.

Directions: South from marketplace on the left side of the "Schuetting"

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	One of Germanies fines Market places Tip Rating:

By joernme

on March 10, 2004

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Bremen Market Place w/ City
Hall + Dom

Wondeful old buildings telling you stories about the rich history as trading port etc. surround our market place. The highlight is the city hall (Rathaus) with its wonderful "Weser Renaissance" style. If you get a chance to get inside (often there is exhibitions or ask if it can be visited at the tourist offices) - do it. It is absolutely beautiful from the inside as well. The whole place is a nice location to watch people. Buy a Bratwurst at "Stockingher" which is right besides the city hall and sit down in the arcades and watch people watch you (they hardly will - you have a Bratwurst in your hand and nobody can tell you're tourist....)

Address: Marktplatz

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on October 29, 2004

Bremen Town Musicians

The donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster are from a fairy tale of the Grimm brothers. These animals were old and their owners therefore planned to kill them, because they caused costs for food and could no longer do the jobs they were supposed to do. Knowing their fate the animals went away and when they met each other on the road they decided to go to Bremen and earn their living as singers.

Directions: You find the monument of the Bremen town musicians on the western side of the city hall.

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on October 29, 2004

Waldbuehne in Buergerpark

Buergerpark is for Bremen what central park is for New Yorkers. A large green area where the citizens relax. At weekends there are jazz concerts at the "Waldbuehne" - a restaurant with a stage near the northern end of the park.

Directions: Take the northern exit of the main train station an walk northward about 400 m. To Waldbuehne it's too far for walking. You can go by bus. Ask at the information desk at the train station.

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By joernme

on March 16, 2004

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Universum at night

Germanies best science entertainment center. The Universum in the shape of a whale head is not only from the outside spectacular. Take at least half a day for the inside, too. It is packed with interactive and immersive elements that let you understand various aspects of science in a fun way. Your kids will love it, and you will, too, if you could at least save a little bit of the kid in you. There is so much to try out, to touch, to do, to experiment, real edutainment.... It's a real success - 400.000 visitors per year can't be wrong....

Address: Universität

Directions: Across from the park hotel Munte, next to the University

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By joernme

on March 10, 2004

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My dad in me near dome in
winter

The "Dom" in Bremen is one of Germanies largest cathedrals, not as big and famous as the one in Cologne, but also of the rather impressive dimension. The towers are 98m high and can be climbed. The stairs are very steep, though, good workout..... On top you have a great view over city, harbour and suburbs.

Address: Domplatz Bremen downtown - can't miss it...

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Updated By Bernd_L

on October 29, 2004

Soegestrasse

This is one of the oldest streets of Bremen. In the middle ages the pigs were driven through this street to the grazing land outside of the city. Nowadays Soegestrasse is a major shopping area of the city.